Higher Certificate in Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence) at Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

This Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Artificial Intelligence (NQF5), is a 120 credits, Higher Education Higher Certificate qualification, at NQF level 5, accredited by the CHE (Council of Higher Education). The Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Artificial Intelligence equips students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to work with artificial intelligence, programming, data management, and machine learning.

Faculty: School of Information Technology & Data Science | Duration: 1 Years, 120 Credits / Minimum 1 Years, maximum 2 Years, 120 Credits | Study mode: blended | Intake: February 2027 (start date 15 Feb 2027) | Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Computer Systems & Operating Environments, Cloud Platforms, Databases & Application Development, Digital Productivity & Office Applications, Professional Business Communication, Mathematics for Information Technology, Programming for Artificial Intelligence, Data Management and Preparation for AI, Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence.

Career pathways

1. Entry-Level Roles (0–2 years experience) Junior Artificial Intelligence Support Technician Junior Data Analyst Data Preparation Assistant Junior Python Developer AI Applications Support Assistant Machine Learning Support Assistant Junior Automation Developer AI Data Annotation Specialist

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Higher Certificate studies, OR National Certificate (Vocational), NQF Level 4, granting access to Higher Certificate studies, OR Relevant qualification, NQF Level 4 in a cognate field of study OR Foundation Programme (Information Technology), OR Recognition of prior learning through an RPL process

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open; applicants apply with their latest Grade 12 term results or final Grade 11 results and a copy of their South African ID.

Apply through the official page: https://applications.myaie.ac/

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